By Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has called on the Kano State Government to urgently address the rising banditry in Shanono and Tsanyawa Local Government Areas.
In a statement on Wednesday signed by Muhammad Garba, former Chief of Staff to the APC National Chairman, Ganduje described the recent attacks—marked by killings and kidnappings of women and children—as “tragic, painful, and deeply distressing.” He extended condolences to the affected families and stressed the need for coordinated response and urgent support to ease the emotional and psychological trauma inflicted on the communities.
Ganduje urged the state government to implement proactive, intelligence-driven, and community-based security measures, warning that the current situation is reaching “a worrisome proportion that cannot be ignored.” He encouraged the adoption of strategies previously successful under his administration, including strengthened local vigilance networks, multi-layered community policing, robust intelligence sharing, and closer coordination with security agencies.
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The former APC chairman also commended neighboring states like Niger, Kwara, and Kebbi for their decisive handling of security challenges and praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his efforts to modernize the armed forces and improve operational capacity across security formations.
He further called on residents of Shanono and Tsanyawa to remain calm yet vigilant, cooperate with security personnel, and provide timely information to prevent further attacks. Ganduje emphasized that ending insecurity requires collective responsibility, with collaboration among citizens, traditional leaders, government authorities, and security agencies crucial for lasting peace.